Pet Chat Mary

09/11/2025

With deep remembrance of all of those who lost their life that day and for all the families and pets whose lives was never the same. 😢👮🧑‍🚒🐶🐈🐕‍🦺🌈💔🇺🇸

AS YOU PREPARE FOR BED TONIGHT NEVER FORGET:
On this day... 24 years ago:
🇺🇸 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights.
🇺🇸 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning.
🇺🇸 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift.
🇺🇸 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol.
🇺🇸 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift of saving lives.
💔 None of them took a breath past 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2001.
And it doesn't matter if you weren't there, to little to remember or not even born yet, this day, this piece of history, changed the world forever. It changed YOUR world forever.
🇺🇸 WE WILL NEVER FORGET 🇺🇸
Photo credit: Black Horse Photography

09/10/2025

AB 867 to ban declawing has now passed 74 to 0 and on sooooo close to becoming law!! Fingers & paws crossed!!! 🤞🐈‍⬛🐾🐈🙏

AB 867 just passed the Assembly 74-0 after passing the Senate yesterday, 36-0. Next step is to the
Governor. 🐈🐈🐈🐈💕

It looks like California will be the 5th state to ban declawing

09/09/2025

Let's get across the finish line!!!! Vote was 30 to 0 so fingers crossed for it to pass!!! 🤞🐈‍⬛🐾🐈🤞

AB 867, the California Declaw Prohibition Bill, just passed the California State Senate. The final vote is 36-0.
Thanks Andrew White and Assemblymember Alex Lee.

09/04/2025

I always worry when I see cars being way too close to the back end of a horse trailer and pray that nothing happens! 🙏🐴🤞🐎🙏

Dear Drivers,
My most valued possession is inside the trailer behind my truck. He stepped into that rolling steel box because I asked him to and he trusts me. He’s a living, breathing creature, and all 1200lbs of him are precariously balanced on four tiny hooves as my truck and trailer wind down the road.
My horse is not a boat or camp trailer, and I cannot stop quickly or turn sharply without risking his safety and even his life.
Know that I will do just about anything to avoid hitting the brakes with a horse in my trailer. However, if your Suburban is hidden in the blind spot behind my two-horse trailer and I do have to stop suddenly, you’re too close to stop without ending up in the trailer with my horse.
When I make those wide turns, I need them to prevent my horse from scrambling. Please give me room and time to turn.
And that large distance between me and the vehicle in front of me? It might look like enough room to fit three sedans bumper to bumper, but it’s actually the distance I need to stop softly and safely without my horse falling.
Those times when we’re headed up a hill, my speed is as fast as I can go. My foot has the accelerator pressed to the floor, and no matter how hard you try, your Honda can’t push us up this hill. I promise I’ll move to the right lane when it becomes available or pull over if I find a safe spot on the shoulder, but until then I ask for your patience and some space.
Lastly, my setup weighs 3 tons, and that much weight prevents me from swerving. When you pass me going 80 mph uphill on a blind corner, you don’t just put my horse at risk: Your driving threatens the lives of the oncoming driver, my passenger, me, you, and everyone in the vehicles behind us.
So next time you see a horse trailer, assume an animal’s in there. Please give the them some space and offer some patience. By driving safely, we’ll all get where we’re going.
Thank you, horse owner
❤

09/01/2025

Lol!! 😎🐕🐾👨‍🌾👩‍🍳👨‍🚒👮‍♂️🐕‍🦺🐾

😎 Happy Labor Day, Labrador Lovers!

08/28/2025

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Somewhere, over the rainbow, angels fly. Today, on Rainbow Bridge Memorial Day, we're taking time to honor and celebrate all of our loved ones waiting for us just over the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈

We're sending you lots of love and peace on this day of remembrance. 💜

08/26/2025

Happy !!! Treat your pups to something special. They deserve it! 🐶🐾🐕‍🦺🐾🐩💝

Today is International Dog Day! Let's see your dogs!

08/22/2025

Please be careful when walking your dog on these hot days. Their feet can burn so quickly! If you can't keep your hand on the pavement for very long, then it's too hot for their paws. 🐶🐾🐕‍🦺☀️🔥🐾

Pavement may look harmless to you in your comfy shoes, but for your dog’s paws, it can be a hidden hazard—especially on warm days. Pet parents are often surprised to learn just how quickly surfaces like asphalt, concrete, metal, sand, artificial turf, and even dry grass or wood can become dangerously hot for dogs.

Unlike us, our pups walk “barefoot,” making them highly vulnerable to burns and injuries from heated surfaces. Even when the air feels comfortable, sidewalk and road temperatures can soar:
- At just 77°F (25°C) outside, asphalt can reach 125°F (51°C)
-At 86°F (30°C), it can hit an astonishing 135°F (57°C)—hot enough to burn skin in under ONE minute!
-Burns can occur at pavement temperatures as low as 120°F (49°C)—and some surfaces, like metal or artificial grass, can get even hotter!

Prolonged exposure may leave your dog temporarily unable to walk, causing pain, frustration, and a lengthy healing process.

Dog paw pads may look tough but are just as sensitive as your own skin. Signs of paw pad burns include limping, refusing to walk, excessive licking, blisters, discoloration, or even missing skin. Protecting those precious paws is essential to their safety and happiness.

SAFETY TIPS!
Always test the walking surface: Place the back of your hand on the ground for 5–10 seconds. If it’s too hot for your skin, it’s too hot for your dog. When in doubt, opt for early morning or late evening walks, stick to shaded or grassy areas, and apply paw wax like Musher's for extra protection.

Your dog depends on you to protect them—let’s keep those tails wagging and paws happy! xoAmy

08/17/2025

Yay!! !! 🐈‍⬛ Black cats are the best! Sadly the slowest to be adopted and most euthanized. Adopt a black cat and get a chance to be owned by a mini panther! 🐈‍⬛🐾💖🐈‍⬛

Hopefully we’ve inspired many others over the years to love and appreciate black cats too! 🖤😍

08/01/2025

Happy !! Here are some great reasons to adopt mutts. 🐶🐾🐕🥰

07/22/2025

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07/19/2025

It's too hot to leave any animal in a car. Please don't leave any pet unattended in a car in this heat. 🙏🐶🌡